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“The profile of each licensed physician contains some basic information, which is provided by the physician (e.g. primary practice address, hospital privileges, specialty board certification, delegation information, etc.) and can be updated at any time. Many updates are provided by the physicia ... ”
“... ot the profile information is correct at the time of registration/renewal and to initiate correction of any incorrect information. However, physicians must maintain current profile information by submitting updates and corrections as changes occur, pursuant to Board rules.
Per Board rule 173. ... ”
“... online application), and verify the last 4 digits of your social security number and date of birth. You will need to enter and confirm the email address you provided with your online application, which will be your username. After you create your account, you will be required to create a password a ... ”
“... Texas Administrative Code, relevant to the scope of practice the application of licensure is for. This can include (but is not limited to) eligibility requirements to be licensed; registration renewal requirements and procedures; continuing education requirements; scope of practice; investigations ... ”
“... d-party vendor, eStrategy Solutions.
Upon passage of the exam scores will be sent electronically to the TMB by the vendor. Please allow 48 hours for processing.
A certificate is available on MyTMB after passing the exam, however, it is not required to be submitted and is only for the candidate&rsquo ... ”
“... nd check will be required prior to the completion of your registration/renewal, per the statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 156.0015, unless you were fingerprinted for your Physician licensure application after 1/15/2018. Please note that if you were issued a lice ... ”
“... not set up to accept delegation locations outside of Texas.
Any physician, PA or APRN who does not have a TX practice address and needs to register prescriptive delegation, please contact the Registration Department at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us . ... ”
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Description: Press Release June 14, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: ... ctions included seven violations based on quality of care; two actions based on unprofessional conduct; three actions based on violation of probation or prior board orders; two actions based on criminal convictions; one action based on peer review actions; three actions based on inadequate medical r ...
Description: Press Release June 16, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: ... ysicians, including 30 actions involving standard-of-care violations. This news release also contains summaries of a temporary restriction and an automatic suspension order approved shortly after the meeting. Two hundred and three physician licenses were issued at the June board meeting; 2,670 total ...
Description: Press Release July 07, 2008 B (PDF File)
Document: ... . Actions included 12 violations based on quality of care; five actions based on unprofessional conduct; eight actions based on violation of probation or prior board order; five actions based on inadequate medical records violations; eight actions based on impairment due to alcohol or drugs or menta ...
Description: Press Release July 14, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... y the Texas Medical Board in June took an average of 44 days to process. "We have already exceeded the goal established by the Texas Legislature, which is an average of 51 days to issue licenses," said Dr. Roberta Kalafut, TMB's board president. "The legislature asked us what we needed to get the jo ...
Description: Press Release August 20, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... August 14-15 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took disciplinary action against 54 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: 11 surrenders/revocations, with one stayed under certain terms and conditions; 11 suspensions, with three stayed under ce ...
Description: Press Release August 28, 2009 (PDF File)
Document: ... 131 licensed physicians. This exceeds the record of 99 actions set in August 2006. The actions included 40 violations based on quality of care; 12 actions based on unprofessional conduct; 10 nontherapeutic prescribing violations; 13 actions based on inadequate medical records violations; two action ...
Description: Press Release August 31, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... nce its last Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has taken disciplinary action against 79 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: one temporary suspension; 10 surrenders/revocations, with one stayed and probated; six suspensions, with three staye ...
Description: Press Release August 31, 1998 (PDF File)
Document: ... August 20-22 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 65 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: three revocations; 19 suspensions, of which 13 were stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; 20 restrictions with various terms ...
Description: Press Release September 02, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: ... e actions included 33 violations based on quality of care; eight actions based on unprofessional conduct; 11 actions based on inadequate medical records violations; 14 voluntary surrenders; five revocations/suspensions; one action based on peer review actions; one based on failure to properly superv ...
Description: Press Release September 06, 2000 (PDF File)
Document: ... August 24-26 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 31 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: 1 surrender; 15 suspensions, of which 6 were stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; 9 restrictions; 4 public reprimands; in a ...
Description: Press Release September 06, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... dical Board Expediting Temporary Licenses for Out of State Physicians The Texas Medical Board has created an expedited process for physicians coming into Texas from Louisiana and other areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina, as well as physicians coming from other states wishing to assist with the re ...
Description: Press Release September 08, 1999 (PDF File)
Document: ... August 26-28 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 37 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: 3 revocations, of which one was stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; 15 suspensions, of which 10 were stayed and probated u ...
Description: Press Release September 10, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... e actions included 12 violations based on quality of care; six actions based on unprofessional conduct; three actions based on violation of probation or prior board order; nine actions based on inadequate medical records violations; five actions based on impairment due to alcohol or drugs or mental/ ...
Description: Press Release September 17, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: ... held in December will occur November 29-30. This change will save resources, staff time, board member time and travel expenses. Agendas for the November 29-30 meeting will be posted on the TMB web site at http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/professionals/calendar/calendar.php the week prior to the meeting.
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Description: Press Release September 28, 1997 (PDF File)
Document: ... Sept. 18-20 board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined six licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: one suspension; one revocation, which was stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; one restriction with various terms and cond ...
“... does not provide a specific number or percentage of charts that must be reviewed. Rather, the law provides that the number of charts to be reviewed is determined by the parties to the prescriptive authority agreement. The number may vary from one practice setting to another. Facto ... ”
How many charts must be reviewed?
The law does not provide a specific number or percentage of charts that must be reviewed. Rather, the law provides that the number of charts to be reviewed is determined by the parties to the prescriptive authority agreement. The number may vary from one practice setting to another. Factors such as the length of time the APRN or PA has been in practice, the length of time the physician and APRN or PA have practiced together, whether the parties to the prescriptive authority agreement practice together in the same practice setting, and the complexity of patient care needs should be given consideration when making this determination. That said, there has been no change in the law that requires that a physician must provide adequate supervision of delegates. In any given case, the number or percentage of charts reviewed may be an important factor in determining the quality of the physician’s supervision.
“... ical data/information is data that will typically change from visit to visit. For example, many EMR systems bring forward from the previous encounter non-biographical information such as symptoms, diagnosis, vitals, lab levels, history, previous treatments etc... However, because symptoms often reso ... ”
What is "non-biographical" information as it pertains to an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)?
165.1(a) (10) now requires the following:
"All non-biographical populated fields, contained in a patient's electronic medical record, must contain accurate data and information pertaining to the patient based on actual findings, assessments, evaluations, diagnostics or assessments as documented by the physician."
Non-biographical data/information is data that will typically change from visit to visit. For example, many EMR systems bring forward from the previous encounter non-biographical information such as symptoms, diagnosis, vitals, lab levels, history, previous treatments etc... However, because symptoms often resolve between encounters (as result of treatment), diagnoses may no longer be active or present (because of previous treatments), and vitals fluctuate, such data fields should not contain inaccurate, non-current, or irrelevant data that is not pertinent to the present illness/issue. Such information may be part of the patient’s history, but should not be reflected as current/present unless such symptoms/diagnoses are ongoing. Such information may become part of the patient’s historical data/information contained in the electronic medical record. Non-biographical information/data contained in a medical record for each encounter should be based on actual assessment, evaluations or other diagnostics that are documented by the physician.
Also see: EMR Position Statement
“... Because not all applicants reside at the mailing address of record when they submit their online applications, it is the responsibility of the applicant to verify whether or not they can be live-scanned. If that is not an option, they must request a fingerprint card by contacting the Texas Medical ... ”
Will I automatically be sent fingerprint cards if I enter an out-of-state address when I apply?
No, fingerprint cards are not automatically sent out to applicants. Because not all applicants reside at the mailing address of record when they submit their online applications, it is the responsibility of the applicant to verify whether or not they can be live-scanned. If that is not an option, they must request a fingerprint card by contacting the Texas Medical Board at Screen-CIC@tmb.state.tx.us if they are an applicant, or at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us if they are a licensee. When emailing the request, please include a current mailing address.
“As part of the “My TMB” system, we are now able to offer the ability to update mailing and practice addresses online for the majority of our licensees. To update your mailing or practice address online click the “My TMB” link in the upper right hand corner of our website ... ”
How do I change my address with the Texas Medical Board?
As part of the “My TMB” system, we are now able to offer the ability to update mailing and practice addresses online for the majority of our licensees.
To update your mailing or practice address online click the “My TMB” link in the upper right hand corner of our website (near the “search” box), and create an account if you do not have one already.
“Renewal notices are sent out to the mailing address of record 60-90 days prior to the expiration date of a permit. Currently, extensions are not granted on the basis of not receiving a renewal reminder in the mail. ”
I didn’t receive a renewal notice from the TMB and now I am going to have to register late. Will the TMB offer an extension of my license?
Renewal notices are sent out to the mailing address of record 60-90 days prior to the expiration date of a permit. Currently, extensions are not granted on the basis of not receiving a renewal reminder in the mail.
“... s beginning to work for them. If there is a change to the scope of the delegation, physicians must notify the Board within 30 days of this change.PAs are likewise required to register their supervising physicians with the Board prior to beginning to practice under the employment or prescriptiv ... ”
Do I have to let the Medical Board know about my delegates/supervising physicians?
Yes, if you are a physician or a physician assistant.
Physicians are required to register all PAs and APRNs that they supervise prior to the delegates beginning to work for them. If there is a change to the scope of the delegation, physicians must notify the Board within 30 days of this change.
PAs are likewise required to register their supervising physicians with the Board prior to beginning to practice under the employment or prescriptive authority agreement. They are also required to notify the Board within 30 days of any change to the scope of the delegation.
APRNs should look to guidance provided by the Texas Board of Nursing for how to register their delegating physicians, as the Medical Board does not have licensing authority for nurses.
“... or their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group. ”
Does everyone at my practice have to apply for a waiver or just the medical director?
Currently, each individual physician who needs a waiver will have to apply for their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group.
“... cribers when their waiver expires. This may change in the future. ”
Will I be notified before my waiver expires?
No, TMB is not currently notifying prescribers when their waiver expires. This may change in the future.
“... .tx.us. We recommend that you add this email address to your contacts list so they will not be lost. Please check your junk and spam mail for these notices if you are not receiving them. If you have any questions about the fingerprint requirements or the renewal process, please cont ... ”
I didn’t receive my email renewal reminder. How can I find that?
Email renewal reminders are sent 60-90 days before the expiration date, from no.reply@tmb.state.tx.us. We recommend that you add this email address to your contacts list so they will not be lost. Please check your junk and spam mail for these notices if you are not receiving them. If you have any questions about the fingerprint requirements or the renewal process, please contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us.